Boss's Day is Sunday (Oct. 16). To help you celebrate and show your appreciation, the Talent and Culture team has compiled some creative ideas to recognize your boss.
1. Send a Boss’s Day Go Beyond eCard. (See detailed instructions below.)
2. Fill up a break room, bulletin board or shared workspace with thank-you notes.
3. Host a virtual Boss’s Day surprise party via Teams or Zoom.
4. Surprise them with some tasty treats (bonus if you attach some of our pre-made candy tags).
5. Create a video. Ask everyone on the team to record a message for your leader and compile them into one video for a lifetime keepsake.
6. Decorate their workspace — grab some balloons, pick a theme and have some fun.
7. Tell them how you’ve seen them modeling our WVU Values of Service, Curiosity, Respect, Accountability, and Appreciation.
8. Write a handwritten card with a thoughtful message.
9. Show an intangible gesture. For example, ask them what step you could take to make their job more manageable.
10. Tell them thank you for leading the team.
A caring leader can be an inspiring source of encouragement and motivation. Let your boss know how much they mean to you.
Sending a Go Beyond e-card is quick and easy. Here are the seven steps to sending an e-card for Boss’s Day:
1. Log on to Go Beyond using your WVU credentials.
2. Select “Send an Ecard” from the screen's menu on the left-hand side.
3. Add your recipient(s) by typing their name, and they will appear on the listing.
4. Select your card design.
5. Write a special message.
6. Click “Preview & Send.”
7. Review your card, click send, and make someone’s day.
Check out the helpful Employee User Guide for more information on the Go Beyond Recognition Portal.
For questions, contact Leadership and Organization Development at LOD@mail.wvu.edu.